Caring For Aging Parents Support Group

Caring for aging parents can be a difficul time as we become the caretakers for our parents. This broad responsibility can encompass such services as assisted living, adult day care, long term care, nursing homes, hospice care, and in-home care. Whether you have just started caring for your parents or just need a place to talk, we're here.

I need prayers-any denomination will do

Dad is going haywire. He had bleeding on the brain and is now home from the hospital. He gets hallucinations and hits my mother; the worst is at night. He doesn't sleep and gets really crazy and restless. None of us have slept. Please pray that my father sleep through the nights. I appreciate whatever prayers you can give. Mine don't seem to be working, but I'm still praying.

Mugsini, you do have my prayers. Also, my suggestion that you find some help, perhaps through the hospital's social services department? It seems as if he's beyond your control, poor thing, and there's nothing -- NOTHING -- wrong with admitting that.

My husband and I kept my mother with us as long as we could (she had Alzheimer's). Finally, it got to the point where she was wandering all night long, thinking she lived elsewhere, etc. We reluctantly had to move her into a nursing home.

If that would be the best place for your father, you owe it to him, your mother, and yourself to do what's best.

Oh your prayers and all the others are working.!! Sometimes it does not seem like they are. We all have to remember it is not in our time but Gods time when he is going to answer prayers. Just remind yourself that all you are learning and experiencing are what God wants us to learn. Be silent and patient to listen to God
Prayers to you and your family.
Both my parents have short term memory, My mom with dementia and dad with lack of oxygen. Sometimes I have to remove myself for a few days.

hi mugsini.. i will pray w/ u.. i believe god does hear r prayers.. but, also the squeaky wheel gets the grease.. the more of us that pray 4 u and urs, the louder the request 4 help! u take care of urself, or u can't care 4 any1 else.. cyn

I will pray for you, and your parents to get through this ordeal. Hang in there, and talk with health care providers because your mom's personal safety is at risk. It's probably best for your father to live elsewhere so he can recieve adequate treatment, supportive services, and supervision. I'm here for you. *Hugs*

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